Over much of the USA, April is when the gardening season really gets going. Between preparing the soil and planting the early crops, it's easy to overlook important steps. We really recommend a garden journal as a way to map out what you want to do. Then fill in the whens and wheres. Don't forget to look around and notice what's happening in your area. When are the forsythia blooming? Are you hearing robins in the morning? These are links to the natural world, reasons why we are gardening. Don't forget to smell the roses.
Zones 1-7a: April is the bridge between the indoor seed-starting season and the first real outdoor planting in cold-winter zones. As soon as soil is workable, focus on bed prep, clearing winter cover, and making space for early direct sowing of hardy spring crops - often with row cover or low tunnels to buffer cold nights. Indoors, keep starting and potting up seedlings, and begin hardening off the earliest transplants on mild days so they are ready to go out as soon as your local frost window allows.
Zones 7b-9a: April is a peak planting month in mild-winter zones as soils warm and frost risk fades, opening the door to a much broader range of crops outdoors. Continue sowing cool-season favorites in early April, where nights are still chilly, but begin transitioning beds to warm-season planting through the month as temperatures stabilize. Succession sowing, trellising, and a little frost protection for surprise cold snaps help keep growth steady - and April is also an excellent time to harden off seedlings and get transplants established.
Zones 9b-12: April is full spring momentum in the warm-winter zones, with many gardens shifting decisively into warm-season planting while remaining cool-season crops finish strong. This is a great month to direct sow and transplant heat lovers outdoors, and to keep succession planting going so harvests don’t gap as days get longer and brighter. In the hottest areas, start planning for rising temperatures by watching irrigation closely, adding mulch, and timing your final rounds of tender cool-season crops before consistent heat arrives.
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5-7 Days. Brassica oleracea var. italica. Non-GMO. Organic. High Germination. Up to 50x more nutrients than fully matured raw broccoli, Organic broccoli sprout seeds offer more nutritional benefits without needless...
Alfalfa (Organic) - Sprouting Seeds
4-6 Days to Harvest. Medicago sativa. Organic Alfalfa Sprouting Seeds. High Germination. Organic. Non-GMO. An ancient field crop that has continued to thrive in this modern era, organic alfalfa has...
5 Part Salad Mix (Organic) - Sprouting Seeds
6-7 Days to Harvest. Organic 5 Part Salad Mix Sprouting Seeds. Organic. Non-GMO. Sprouting. Excellent Germination Rate. Without a doubt our most popular seed blend ever, our house signature Organic...
Red Clover - Organic - Sprouting Seeds
4-6 Days. Trifolium pratense. Organic. Sprouting. High Germination. Non-GMO Organic red clover sprouting seeds grow one of the most flavorful and diverse crops anywhere. Traditionally grown as both an ornamental...
Radish - Daikon Minowase (Organic) - Sprouting Seeds
5-6 Days to Harvest. Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus. Organic Daikon Minowase Radish Sprouting Seeds. Organic. Non-GMO. Sprouting. High Germination. Organic Daikon radish seeds sprout one of the most unmistakably flavorful...
3 Part Salad Mix (Organic) - Sprouting Seeds
5-7 Days to Harvest. Organic 3-Part Salad Mix Sprouting Seeds. Organic. Non-GMO. Sprouting. Excellent Germination Rate. One of our most popular blends of sprouting seeds, Organic 3-Part Salad Mix features...
Green Pea - Organic - Sprouting Seeds
2-4 Days. Pisum sativum. Sprouting. High Germination. Organic. One of the sweetest and most delicious sprouting seeds, non-GMO Organic green pea shoots can turn any weeknight into an authentic gourmet...
Sunflower - Black Oil (Organic) - Sprouting Seeds
2-3 Days to maturity. Helianthus annuus. Organic Black Oil Sunflower Sprouting Seeds. Sunflower sprouts are full of vital nutrients and make the perfect snack. Sprouted sunflower seeds should be shelled...
Fenugreek - Organic - Sprouting Seeds
2-5 Days. Trigonella foenum-graecum. High Germination. Organic. Sprouting. A culinary staple in India and the surrounding region for thousands of years, non-GMO Organic fenugreek seeds are one of the most...
Bean Salad Mix - Organic - Sprouting Seeds
2-4 Days. Non-GMO. High Germination. Organic. One of the best tasting and versatile sprout mixes available, non-GMO Organic Bean Salad Mix boasts some of the most popular and delicious legumes....
Chinese Cabbage - Sprouting Seeds
These Chinese Cabbage Seeds (Micchinni Cabbage) taste like Chinese Cabbage when sprouted and are an excellent change of pace from more traditional sprouting seed. Try making these sprouts into a...
Buckwheat - Whole (Organic) - Sprouting Seeds
7-10 Days to Harvest. Fagopyrum esculentum. Organic Buckwheat Whole Sprouting Seeds. Organic. Non-GMO. Sprouting. Excellent Germination Rate. Organic Buckwheat Whole Seeds can be a somewhat challenging grain to sprout but...
Onion - Sprouting Seeds
10-14 Days to Harvest. Allium cepa. Non-GMO Onion Sprouting Seeds. Non-GMO. Sprouting. High Germination. Onion sprout seeds are an easy and delicious way to add some quick, subtle flavor to...
Sandwich mix (Organic) - Sprouting Seeds
4-6 Days. Organic. Sprouting. Non-GMO. One of our oldest and most popular sprout mixes ever, non-GMO Organic Sandwich Blend features a harmony of spicy radish and mild, earthy clover ideal...
Barley - Hulless (Organic) - Sprouting Seeds
5-6 Days. Hordeum vulgare. Organic. Non-GMO. Sprouting. Organic hulless barley is an ancient grain with a modern twist. Similar to wheat and rye sprouting seeds, non-GMO hulless barley is dense...
Lentil - Green (Organic) - Sprouting Seeds
2-3 Days to Harvest. Lens culinaris. Organic Green Lentil Sprouting Seeds. Organic. Non-GMO. Sprouting. High Germination. Non-GMO Organic green lentil sprouting seeds is a simple and delicious way to enhance...
Sweet Protein Mix - Organic - Sprouting Seeds
Organic Sweet Protein Mix features three of the quickest, healthiest, and most delicious sprouting seeds available. Fava bean, mung bean, and pea are all large legumes ready to eat in...
Mustard - Brown (Organic) - Sprouting Seeds
5-6 Days to Harvest. Brassica juncea. Organic Brown Mustard Sprouting Seeds. Organic. Non-GMO. Sprouting. High Germination. One of the spiciest and most robust sprouts available, non-GMO Organic brown mustard seeds...
Kick Mix - Organic - Sprouting Seeds
4-6 Days. Organic. Non-GMO. High Germination. One of our most celebrated signature mixes ever, the non-GMO Organic Kick Mix is a bright and invigorating seed sprouting blend meant to keep...
Rye - Winter (Organic) - Sprouting Seeds
1-2 Days to Harvest. Secale cereale. Organic Winter Rye Sprouting Seeds. Organic. Non-GMO. Sprouting. High Germination. Rye is a delicious grain that is related to wheat and barley. This hulled...
Lentil - Red (Organic) - Sprouting Seeds
2-3 Days to Harvest. Lens culinaris. Organic Red Lentil Sprouting Seeds. Organic. Non-GMO. Sprouting. High Germination. A delicious and classic substitute for any green or French lentil, non-GMO organic red...
Bird Seed Mix (Organic) - Sprouting Seeds
Truly one of the best birdseed mixes available, the True Leaf Organic Bird Seed Mix features 12 varieties of Organic sprouting seeds for birds including Black Oil sunflower seeds, millet,...
Lentil - French (Organic) - Sprouting Seeds
2-3 Days to Harvest. Lens culinaris. Organic French Lentil Sprouting Seeds. Organic. Non-GMO. Sprouting. High Germination. Known traditionally as "Puy" lentils for having been grown exclusively in the Puy region...
Buckwheat Groats (Organic) - Sprouting Seeds
1-3 Days to Harvest. Fagopyrum esculentum. Organic Buckwheat Groats Sprouting Seeds. Organic. Non-GMO. Sprouting. Excellent Germination Rate. Organic buckwheat groats (hulled, shell removed) can be a somewhat challenging grain to...
Wheat - Hard White (Organic) - Sprouting Seeds
1-2 Days to Harvest. Triticum aestivum. Organic Hard White Wheat Sprouting Seeds. Organic. Non-GMO. Sprouting. Excellent Germination Rate. Hard white wheat berries are excellent for sprouting easily and quickly. They...
Protein Powerhouse Mix - Organic - Sprouting Seeds
2-4 Days. Non-GMO. Organic. High Germination. Non-GMO Organic Protein Powerhouse Mix features four of the most protein-rich sprouting seeds available, while boasting plenty of additional fiber, iron, potassium, and essential...
12lb Beginners Dozen Sprout Seeds
This Organic sprouting seed assortment includes: Alfalfa, Radish, Clover, Broccoli, Mung, Garbanzo, Green Pea, Bean Salad Mix, Protein Powerhouse Mix, Crunchy Lentil Mix, 3 Part Salad Mix & 5 Part...
Radish - China Rose (Organic) - Sprouting Seeds
5-6 Days to Harvest. Raphanus sativus. Organic China Rose Radish Sprouting Seeds. Organic. Non-GMO. Sprouting. High Germination. Fresh, zesty, and spicy non-GMO Organic China Rose radish sprouts are a colorful...
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